So I’ve decided to get ducks.

[A_Fowl_Guy]

I love it!!!

Is there any way to tell if I have a drake or not this young besides vent checking (totally not skilled at that).

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Gotta a lot of loud quacking going on? They are so pretty.

They still only peep.

 

[Miss Lydia]

How old are they now?

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Going on 4 weeks.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Should begin to hear voice changes soon!! I love when the start peeping and a quack comes out.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Should begin to hear voice changes soon!! I love when the start peeping and a quack comes out.

Oh now I’m excited haha! They eat out of my hand now. They had started then acted like I was the biggest threat ever and are now being nice again.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yep they go through quite a few stages.

 

[No More Empty Nest]

Love the names! They're really cute.

 

[Gerty0630]

Is there any way to tell if I have a drake or not this young besides vent checking (totally not skilled at that).

Even after reading and reading and reading as a new pekin duck owner, I still was not confidently able to sex mine until about 4.5 months old (but to be honest I kind of stopped paying attention for while too ). I was back and forth on sexes many times. I'm sure all the experienced people will think that's crazy, and in the future I know I'll be able to tell much sooner, but that was my experience!

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Nearly all white now at almost 4 weeks home.